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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 323 and 328 the smallest integer that is 105944 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 323 and 328 is 105944.
LCM(323,328) = 105944
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 323 and 328. First we will calculate the prime factors of 323 and 328.
Prime Factorization of 323
17 | 323 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 323 are 17,19. Prime factorization of 323 in exponential form is:
323 = 171×191
Prime Factorization of 328
2 | 328 |
2 | 164 |
2 | 82 |
41 | 41 |
1 |
Prime factors of 328 are 2,41. Prime factorization of 328 in exponential form is:
328 = 23×411
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 323 and 328.
LCM(323,328) = 23×171×191×411
LCM(323,328) = 105944
Factors of 323
List of positive integer factors of 323 that divides 323 without a remainder.
1, 17, 19, 323
Factors of 328
List of positive integer factors of 328 that divides 328 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 323 and 328, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(323,328) = 1
LCM(323,328) = ( 323 × 328) / 1
LCM(323,328) = 105944 / 1
LCM(323,328) = 105944
(i) The LCM of 328 and 323 is associative
LCM of 323 and 328 = LCM of 328 and 323
1. What is the LCM of 323 and 328?
Answer: LCM of 323 and 328 is 105944.
2. What are the Factors of 323?
Answer: Factors of 323 are 1, 17, 19, 323. There are 4 integers that are factors of 323. The greatest factor of 323 is 323.
3. What are the Factors of 328?
Answer: Factors of 328 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 41, 82, 164, 328. There are 8 integers that are factors of 328. The greatest factor of 328 is 328.
4. How to Find the LCM of 323 and 328?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 323 and 328 = 105944
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 323
323 = 17 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 328
328 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 41
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 105944 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 17 x 19 x 41
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 323 and 328 is 105944.